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Choosing Between Aluminium and Steel Yacht Hulls

A typical aluminium hull reduces displacement by approximately 30% compared with an equivalent steel hull, directly affecting berth requirements, fuel burn, towing and transport permits, and even lift capacities at shipyards and marinas.

6 min·3 Mar

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Do You Need a Boating License in Your State?

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State-level credential mandates for recreational operators directly influence marina staffing, rental fleet policies, and cross-border charter compliance; boat owners and rental companies must track each jurisdiction’s age and horsepower thresholds to avoid fines and insurance gaps.

6 min·3 Mar

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Bavaria 41 Cruise Performance and Charter Fit

With a length overall of 40'6" (12.35 m), a beam of 13'0" (3.96 m) and a displacement of 19,136 lbs (8,680 kg), the Bavaria 41 requires marinas and travel-lifts rated for medium-weight monohulls; the standard draught of 6'9" (2.05 m) will determine berth selection and access to shallow anchorages versus the shallow-draught 1.65 m option preferred in parts of the Bahamas and estuarine marinas.

5 min·3 Mar

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How Charter Management Helps Offset Yacht Ownership Costs

In typical Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising seasons, a crewed yacht enrolled in a professional charter program will average between 8 and 20 weeks of paid charter per year depending on size, region, and owner availability, translating into a reliable mechanism to recoup portions of operating expense.

5 min·3 Mar

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Seven-Day Palawan Yacht Route from Puerto Princesa to Coron

Puerto Princesa to Coron covers approximately 200–230 nautical miles depending on islands visited; safe daily legs typically range from 30–80 nm.

5 min·3 Mar

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Hunter Passage 42 — Specs, Performance & Cruising

With a shoal draught of 4'11" (1.50 m) and a deep option of 6'0" (1.83 m), the Hunter Passage 42 routinely gains access to shallow anchorages and smaller marinas across the Bahamas, Chesapeake Bay, and similar regions.

5 min·3 Mar

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Essential Clothing for Dinghy Sailing and Safety

On club race days, crew kit logistics are decisive: pack dry bags with spare layers, stow weight low and central to preserve trim, and allocate cockpit space for movement and emergency access to a buoyancy aid and communications device.

5 min·3 Mar

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Pearl 73: Refined British Flybridge Design

The Pearl 73’s physical footprint — 21.99 metres LOA, 5.75 metres beam and 1.70 metres draft with an approximate displacement of 60 tonnes — dictates specific marina berthing, transport and launching logistics, including trailer capacity, crane lift limits and tender handling for a Williams 345 stored in the garage.

5 min·3 Mar

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Ibiza Beach Clubs Accessible from Anchorages

Cala Jondal, Cala Bassa and Playa d’en Bossa are among the anchorages where yachts typically set anchor in depths of roughly 6–12 meters, using a standard 4:1 to 6:1 scope and deploying tenders for ashore transfers; berth space in marinas is limited so most private and charter yachts rely on orderly anchoring, pre-arranged tender operations, and confirmed beach club reservations during July–August peak weeks.

5 min·3 Mar

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How to Use Sawdust to Stem Leaks on Wooden Boats

At busy haul-out yards where launch slots are scheduled by the hour, wooden launches commonly require post-launch monitoring because plank contraction can produce seepage rates of 5–30 litres per hour, forcing operators to allocate slings or trailer space for an extra 24–48 hours and to keep an automatic bilge pump on standby.

6 min·3 Mar

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Seven-Day Sailing Route Around Elba and Tuscany

The one-week coastal passage covers roughly 110–120 nautical miles, with primary embarkation points at Marina Punta Ala or Piombino, and daily legs averaging 11–22 NM.

5 min·3 Mar

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One-Week Sailing Route Around Ibiza

Port d'Eivissa (Marina d'Eivissa) is the primary embarkation point for this itinerary; plan provisioning and waste disposal there, expect seasonal berthing fees and peak-season arrival windows, and allow fuel and water top-ups in both Eivissa and La Savina to cover the week’s consumption.

6 min·3 Mar

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